I take it that the angle of attack changes automatically when she gets to speed? The amount of power to overcome drag must be immense!
okie ... here goes ... 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M93 diesel engines delivering 2,435 HP each. The engines are connected to 2 Arnerson ASD 15L surface drives. Surface drives are the only way to deliver performance with engines this size. She's capable of 54 knots, though cruising speed is about 48 knots. The Arnerson drives also give another advantage --- her handling at speed is like a go-kart on steroids ... She weighs in at 119,050 lbs (abt 55 tons) unladen and 139,112 lbs (abt 65 tons) fully laden. Lemme know if you want any more detailed info.
she has flaps plus trims ... they can be used manually or get the computer to auto trim ... auto trim gives an additional 4-5 knots ... & the system is dynamic ... speed, turn angle, etc. will all be computed for optimal trim ... getting a boat to plane is only half the battle ... once adequate power is used to first create a bow wake, and then move it astern (thus causing a plane), only then does the real battle with drag start ... that's when the Arnerson drives show their technology ... approaching max speeds, only half the props are in the water ... the hull is almost completely out, except for perhaps a tiny bit at the very end. and that's a sight to behold ...
Wow I never new radar could trap above 270Km..steady Reminds me of the news last time about the pair of army personnel which did a romp in the English countryside in their Porsche during the night without headlights. Scared the **** out of the cops as they saw a readout on their laser but cannot see the car in pitch black! http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/motor-news/300kmh-speedster-faces-11-million-fine-20100812-120xn.html
Damn! You called that a rubber dinghy? Seriously, what's the hull made of? Now, I know why he called it a Citroen wheel Can't u have a momo looking thing there? Damn, would u be interested on a photoshoot? LOL! Haven't done anything of this scale. Vanq, how many lights do you reckon we need for this boat?
Whoa! She's a fast one, only the new patrol boats can catch her at that kind of speed. Must be quite an experience to have her at speed. What are surface drives? Nevermind, show me!
very few boats get to this speed mate ... cos the level of technology required is a barrier to entry ... & therefore competition ... will explain the technology in detail when i c u next mate ... will be easier ...
next time i need a fast boat to go arrest a ship i know who to call! congrats! looks awesome! i notice the rear deck has no railings - guess youre going so fast everyone is stuck by suction to the deck , or are u saving space to install a rear wing for more er downforce
tnx bro. no railings, but 2 knee-high doors ... and a large sun bed ......... but u r correct, the guys in the back need to hold on real tight if a change of direction is done at speed. or they will end up in the drink ... so to speak ... yup, turbo diesels ... & yes, they can be chipped ... tho a "few more horses" in this case may be more than the average family sedan ...
audi, found a wee write up on the surface drives ... explains the basics ... http://www.twindiscpropulsion.com/uk/ASDRiding.htm
The very next time if he gets caught, it would be because he drove too slowly. DAMN, thats a million dollars we're talking about!
Thanks! As for getting thrown overboard, that's fine provided those fancy props don't remove my family jewels
to incise them, u need something smaller ... a LOT smaller ... these are designed to withstand 13,000 lbs of torque ...
